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KATU has issued a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert due to incoming winter weather in the Cascades.
A Winter Weather Warning will go into effect starting Monday overnight, as a storm is expected to bring 1 to 2 feet of snow to the Cascades by Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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The warning encompasses the South Washington Cascades as well as the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. In addition to the snow, winds could gust up to 40 miles per hour.
The heaviest snowfall is expected to happen on Tuesday afternoon and evening, then again on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Snowy and hazardous passes include Government Camp (Highway 26), Santiam Pass (Highway 20), and Willamette Pass (Highway 58).
If you’re driving on the passes, expect slick, hazardous roads. It is recommended to postpone travel until weather conditions improve. If you are travelling, leave extra early and drive slowly. If your car gets trapped in deep snow, shut your car off to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Similarly, if you’re walking, expect surfaces to be slick.
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If you’re staying indoors and using a generator, make sure it’s outside and away from any windows and vents leading inside.
